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Comment by hbt

selective law enforcement truly undermines the rule of law and legitimacy of institutions.

it turns the rule of law into rule by law: rulers and the ruled

it creates a class of people who are not subjected to the law while unleashing "order" on the powerless.

it's all hidden behind the curtain and turn a society into nothing more than "might makes right".

the vail is lifted whenever the inconsistencies are exposed which is why the system always aims to avoid transparency to maintain its power.

instead of rule law, society becomes nothing more than a hierarchy of power with a lot of bullshit decorum

unfortunately, it's pervasive across governments, especially less subtle authoritarian governments.

I wish nothing more than true rule of law.

parent hbt 3 years ago

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